Regulation .29 Administering Medication.
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A.
A dental hygienist who is recognized by the Board to administer medication may, under the general supervision of a dentist, administer medication including:
(1)
Topical and systemic types of prescription or over-the-counter fluoride preparations;
(2)
Topical antimicrobial rinses;
(3)
Ibuprofen not exceeding 600 mg every 6 hours for up to 3 days after nonsurgical periodontal therapy;
(4)
Premedication antibiotics by mouth as required for dental treatment;
(5)
Subgingival antibiotics and antimicrobials; and
(6)
Nonopioid pain medication.
B.
A dental hygienist may not administer a medication:
(1)
That is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Criminal Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a controlled substance as defined by 21 U.S.C. §812;
(2)
The prescription of which requires a federal Drug Enforcement Agency Registration; or
(3)
Except for local anesthesia that is administered by intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, or intradermal injection and administered in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §4-206.1 or 4-206.3, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter.
C.
A dental hygienist may administer a medication under §A of this regulation under a standing order in the patient’s record that is authorized by the supervising dentist, if the dental hygienist includes the following information in the patient’s record:
(1)
The name of the medication;
(2)
The dosage of the medication;
(3)
The date and time the medication was administered; and
(4)
The route by which the medication was administered.
D.
The standing order entered into the patient’s record by the supervising dentist shall include at least the:
(1)
Name of the medication;
(2)
Dosage of the medication;
(3)
Particular circumstances under which the medication should:
(a)
Be administered; or
(b)
Not be administered.